Camp Cadet is a FREE weeklong summer camp for boys and girls ages 12-14 from Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington, and a portion of Westmoreland Counties. Camp Cadet is held at the Linsly Outdoor Center adjacent to Raccoon State Park in Beaver County. Troopers, local police officers and many other volunteers staff the camp where the goal is to introduce participants to the diverse criminal justice system and establish a positive relationship with law enforcement personnel.

At Camp Cadet, the structure is similar to training at the State police academy. All participants who attend camp are addressed as “Cadet” and are required to participate in all scheduled events. The camp focuses on discipline, self-esteem, teamwork, drug and alcohol education, violence prevention and many other issues facing today’s youth.

Troop B Camp Cadet is a nonprofit organization registered with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations of the PA Department of State and has been issued registration #9997. Funding for Camp Cadet comes from private donations as well as corprate sponsors from the retail industry, food service industry, banking industry .

Camp Cadet Eligibility

You must be:

at least 12 years old but not older than 14 by the start of Camp

a resident of the area served by Troop B
(Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, Washington and the South Western part of Westmoreland County)

in Good physical condition

ActivitiesEach day begins at 0600hrs

Each cadet then participates in the morning run and Physical Fitness Training.

It is then time for breakfast.

Throughout the day cadets receive instruction and participate in activities presented by the State Police and other agency's. This year's presentations will include appearances by the State Police Motorcycle Unit, a radar demonstration, Pa State Police Special Emergency Response Team and a State Police Helicopter landing at the camp for a first hand look.

Members of the following organizations will be present to discuss their duties, answer questions and give demonstrations: Federal Bureau of Investigation, U S Secret Service, Game Commission, and the Pa Air National Guard.

Each evening after dinner allows time for sporting activities such as softball, basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

Lights out is at 2230hrs

It is a week filled with excitement that will not soon be forgotten

Troop B Camp Cadet Awards

MALE AND FEMALE CADET OF THE YEAR COMMISSIONER’S HONORS CAMP REPRESENTATIVE